Ubisoft has reportedly made an offer to acquire Arkane Lyon, the French studio behind Marvel’s Blade and Dishonored, according to a Bloomberg report by journalist Jason Schreier. Several companies are said to have submitted offers, including Ubisoft and two other game companies.
Xbox is also considering selling the studio to Arkane Lyon’s management team. The terms of the proposals have not been disclosed, and Xbox has not reached an agreement with any prospective buyer.
Microsoft extended the deadline to find a buyer by one month, according to the report. Arkane Lyon had originally been due to close on November 13, and a separate report said unions pushed for the extra 30 days. The extension gives the studio more time to find a buyer and avoid closure.
Arkane became part of Xbox when Microsoft acquired ZeniMax Media in 2021. In 2024, Xbox closed Arkane’s Austin office, which had worked on Prey and Redfall, as part of a restructuring that also shut down three other studios.
Sources: Canaltech.